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EGEND 

AtfWONE 


A  POEM 
BY  M.B.M/TOLAND 


•^AUTHOR  OF  "IRIS;  "SIR  RAE,"*# 
"ONTI  ORA/'*THE  INCA  PRINCESS, "* 
''EUDORA';  /GGLE  AND  THE  ELF,"  ETC  .ETC 


FROM    DRAWINGS 
BY  EMINENT  ARTISTS 


PHI  LA  DEL  PH I  A 

J.  B.  LIPPINCOTT  COMPANY 
LONDON:  10, HENRIETTA  ST.,  COVCNT  GARDEN 

1890. 


Copyright,   1889,  by  J.   B.  LlPPlNCOTT   COMPANY. 


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Frontispiece Drawn  by  W.  HAMILTON  GIBSON. 

"  In  tints  opalescent  the  airy  flecks  play" Page    14 

Drawn  by  WM.  T.  RICHARDS. 

"  O'er  valleys  and  canons  and  bold  bluffs  between" 18 

Drawn  by  ].  B.  SWORD. 

"  O'er  shoulders  a  mantle  was  gracefully  hung" 24 

Drawn  by  MAUD  HUMPHREY. 

" '  Come,  tell  me,  what  good  do  those  pale  Padres  bring  ?'  " 30 

Drawn  by  F.  S.  CHURCH. 

"On  gossamer  wings  lightly  butterflies  soar"      38 

Drawn  by  RENE  T.  DE  QUELIN. 

" '  'Twas  my  part  to  lead  them ;  but  thou  hast  me  led' " 44 

Drawn  by  HERBERT  DENMAN. 

"  'Neath  sycamore  hoary,  in  mission  retreat"      48 

Drawn  by  H.  BOLTON  JONES. 

"Low  knelt  the  good  Padre,  entreating  in  prayer" 52 

Drawn  by  H.  SIDDONS  MOWBRAY. 
"  In  like  way 

The  Padre 
Baptized  the  new  child"     ....    Drawn  by  FRANCIS  C.  JONES 55 


DECORATIONS  IN  THE  TEXT  MODELLED  BY  JOHN  J.  BOYLE. 
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I. 

In  chronicles  ancient,   traditions  still  score 
Their  mystic. 
Artistic, 
And  fabulous  lore. 


ii. 

While  seeking  such  myths  in  this  glorious  clime, 
With  pleasure 
To  measure 
The  ripples  of   rhyme, 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 

III. 
This  Indian  legend  was  found  to  unfold 

O 

The  wild  ways 
Of  those  days 
A  century  old. 


IV. 


Since  fathers  Franciscan  this  country  explored, 
While  preaching 
And  teaching 
True  faith  in  our  Lord, 


v. 

Came  Padres,  who  valiantly  dangers  would  brave, 
Their  cause  blest 
By  conquest, 
The  heathen  to  save. 

10 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


VI. 

Some  natives  were  won   from  idolatry  soon, 
While  others, 
Their  brothers, 
Still  worshipped  the  moon, 


VII. 

Enthroned  on  high  heaven,   surrounded  by  stars, 
With  fair  face, 
Benign  grace, 
Through  peace  and  wild  wars. 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


VIII. 

Old  sorcerers  studied  its  phases  by  night, 
Through  changes 
And  ranges 
Of  magical  light ; 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


IX. 

Its  course  during  ages,   by  silvery  rays, 
Unsealing, 
Revealing 
Its  long-hidden  ways. 


x. 

This  land  of  the  South  is  like  Eden,  so  fair, 
Inviting, 
Delighting 
In  luxuries  rare  ; 


XI. 

Pacific  its  waters,  with  waves  flowing  free, 
Arraying, 
Displaying, 

The  charms  of  deep  sea  ; 
'3 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XII. 

Cool  zephyrs  intoning  low-voiced  evermore 
Are  lifting 
And  drifting 
Foam-webs  the  beach  o'er. 


XIII. 

In  tints  opalescent  the  airy  flecks  play 
With   rainbows 
Of  bright  glows 
O'er  bubbles  of  spray  ; 


XIV. 

While  sparkle  the  white-crested  surf-rifts  upon 
The  ocean, 
In  motion 

To  azure  line  drawn  ; 
14 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XV. 

Where   welkin   embraces  our  view  on  the   west 
O'er  waves  bright 
With  sunlight 
Or  moonbeams  at  rest. 


XVI. 

Sierras  encircle  this  beautiful  strand, 
Enclosing, 
Reposing 
On   broad,  fertile  land ; 


XVII. 

Majestic,   their  highest  peaks  mantled  with  snow; 
Through  veil  sheen 
Of  mist,   seen 
From  valleys  below. 
'5 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XVIII. 

O'er  this  range,   Chief  Za'na,  in  sport-loving  cheer, 
A  young  brave. 
Much  time  gave 
To  hunting  the  deer. 


XIX. 

One  bright,  balmy  morning,  while  chasing   his   game, 
Ascending 
Ways  wending, 
O'er  summit  he  came  ; 

16 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 


XX. 

When  lost  were  the  curveting  deer  from  his  view 
While  speeding 
And  leading 
The  tangled  pass  through. 


XXI. 


Perplexed  that  the  game  could  thus  vanish  from  sight, 
No  covert 
To  hide  sport 
Assisting  their  flight ; 


XXII. 

Thus  standing,  he  gazed  with  elated  surprise 
O'er  scenes  rare 
Outspread  there, 
Enframed  by  the  skies : 
17 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XXIII. 

O'er  valleys  and  canons  and  bold  bluffs  between, 
All  c  ragged, 
Steep,  jagged, 
Each  mystic  ravine, 


XXIV. 

Where  sentinels  silent,  like  guards  in  command  — 
Tall  cacti, 
Stiff,  stately, — 
Impressively  stand  ; 


xxv. 

Where   murmuring  brooklets,   with  sallying  sweep, 
Meander 
And  wander 
Through  wild  dingles  deep; 

18 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XXVI. 

Embracing  the  waters  of  river  below 
In   rimples 
And  dimples 
With  soft,  gurgling  flow  ; 


XXVII. 

When,   suddenly  startled,  the  hunter  espied 
A  young  deer 
Without  fear 
Approaching  his  side. 


XXVIII. 

Quick  seizing  his  bow,  out  an  arrow  he  drew, 
Scarce  staying 
The  slaying, 

When  burst  on   his  view 
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LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


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XXIX. 


Nuh-lute-soo,  a  young  squaw,  while  climbing  that  way, 
Called  quickly, 
In   Monqui, 
"  'Tis  mine  !     Do  not  slay  !" 


xxx. 

Down  dropt  his  drawn  bow  with  a  quivering  thrill ; 
Then  spake  he 
Laymone, 
Demanding  her  will, 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
XXXI. 

Ha  !    comest  them  here,  like  a  queen,  to  command  ? 
A  deer  tame 
Is  no  game 
To  fall  by  my  hand. 


XXXII. 

"'Tis  thou  that  hast  baffled  my  sport  of  to-day: 
The  game  met 
With  thy  pet 
And  vanished  away." 


XXXIII. 

In  faltering  accents  she  timidly  said, 
"  Forgive  me ! 
My  fawn  he 
Through  mountain-pass  sped." 


\ 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
XXXIV. 

And,  while  she  was  speaking,  her  large  hazel  eyes 
Were  glancing, 
Enhancing 
His  waking  surprise  ; 


xxxv. 

With  joy  at  his  safety,   the  young  deer  caressed, 
While  flushes, 
Warm  blushes, 
Confusion  expressed. 


xxxvi. 

O'erclouding  her  pleasure,  she  felt  the  dismay 
Of  marplot 
To  game  sought 
By  chieftain  that  day. 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XXXVII. 


Lithe,  sylph-like   her  form,  in  its  wild  woodland  grace  ; 
Light,  airy 
As  fairy, 
With  bronze,  comely  face  ; 


XXXVIII. 

The  beauties  of  nature  eclipsing  all  charms 
Of  necklace 
In  coy  place 
Or  bracelets  on  arms  ; 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XXXIX. 

Her  delicate  apron, — fine  fibres  of  reeds, 
Her  net  fair 
O'er  black  hair, 
Her  collar  of  beads; 


XL. 

From  mother-of-pearl,  with  small  shells  and  fruit-stones, 
All  stranded 
And  banded 
In  clustering  zones. 


XLI. 

O'er  shoulders  a  mantle  was  gracefully  hung 
Of  fox -skins, 
By  clasp-pins 
To  ornaments  strung. 
24 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 
XLII. 

Her  youth,  dusky  beauty,  perfection  of  mould, 
Attracted, 
Distracted 
The  chieftain's  heart  cold. 


XLIII. 

At  peace  with  her  tribe,  he  could  bend  to  his  will 
This  young  squaw 
With  stern  law  ; 
Yet  felt  his  heart  thrill. 


XLIV. 

To  braves  of  Laymone  such  feeling  was  strange, 
Arising, 
Surprising, 

His  thoughts  to  derange. 
25 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XLV. 

An  impulse  intruded  within  the  chief's   breast, 
Awaking, 
Partaking 
Of  wish  unexpressed. 


XLVI. 

Subdued  by  her  manner, 
so  modest,  refined, 
For  strict  rule 
Of  church  school 
Had  cultured  her  mind, 


26 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XLVII. 

He  gazed  on  the  young  squaw  as  never  before. 
This  new  thought 
Response  brought 
That  sanctity  wore. 


XLVIII. 

She   shrank   from  his  glances, 
more  tremulous  still, 
While  great  fear 
And  dread  drear 
Her  heart's  pulses  thrill ; 


27 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


XLIX. 

As  slowly  he  gathered  spear,  quiver,  and  bow, 
In  bold  pride 
By  her  side 
Down  rough  steeps  to  go. 


L. 

Wild  wishes  arose  while  thus  wending  his  way,- 
Ideal 

With  real, 

Fond  fancies  at  play. 
28 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 


LI. 

A  chieftain  was  he  of  the  primitive  race, 
His  warm  hue 
Like  bronze  new ; 
Tall,  manly  in  grace. 


LII. 

When  midway  down  mountain-pass  paused  they  awhile ; 
Then  spake  he 
Words  gently, 

With  softening  smile  : 
29 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LIII. 

"Come,  tell  me,  what  good  do  those  pale  Padres  bring? 
Their  banners, 
Strange  manners, 
Have  changed  everything. 


LIV. 

Far  grander  the  forms  of  our  feast  praises  made 
With  eagle, 
In  regal, 
Imposing  parade, 


LV. 

"Uplifted  by  priest  in  the  great  circle,  where 
We  braves   prance 
With  glad  dance 
Of  thanksgiving  prayer. 
30 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LVI. 

Divine  is  the  eagle  !    our  messengers  sent 
With  joy  praise 
Of   feast  days, 
Expressing  content 
31 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LVII. 

"  His  spirit  released,  to  Great  Spirit  above 
Each  token 
As  spoken 
He  bears  with  our  love. 


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LVIII. 

"Then   why  dost  thou  follow  such  mystical  creed? 
Their  priesthood 
Is  no  good, 

Nor  such  do  we  need." 
32 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


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LIX. 

Confused  by  his  questions,  she  answered,  "They  teach 
A  good  life 
Without  strife, 
And  holy  words  preach. 


LX. 

The  reverend  Padres  will  make  plain  to  thee 
Our  praise  pure 
And  faith  sure, 
As  they  have  taught  me." 

33 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXI. 

The  while  she  was  speaking,  sweet  musical  strains 
Came  nearer 
And  clearer 
In  rhythmic  refrains  : 


LXII. 


Gay  medleys  a  mocking-bird  charmingly  sung, 
His  trilling 
Tones  filling 
With  mimic  notes  rung  ; 


LXIII. 

The  lark's  song  enchanting,   the  wood-dove's  soft  coo, 
Combining, 
Entwining 
His  roundelay  through. 

34 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LXIV. 

When  ended  the  chant,  on  the  brave's  upturned  face 
Audacious 
With  gracious 
Expression  found  place. 


LXV. 

While  waving  his  hand  at  the  songster,  asked  he, 

"  Can  priests  sing, 
Or  songs  bring, 
Like  this  melody? 


LXVI. 

"  How  happy  birds  flutter  on  wings  ever  light ! 
No  teacher, 
No  preacher 
Disturbing  their  flight. 
35 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 


LXVII. 

This  land  of  our  fathers,  the  Indian's  pride, 
With  mountains 
And  broad  plains, 
Big  waters  beside  ; 


LXVIII. 

"  See  triple-tiered  mountains,  green,  violet,  blue, 
Ascending 
Till  blending 
Sky-tints  with  their  hue." 


LXIX. 

To  stiff  Spanish  dagger-palm  pointing,  he  said, 

"  Tall  towers, 

Flag  flowers, 

Float  over  each  head. 

36 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LXX. 

"See,  guarded  by  nature,  each  leaf  like  a  spear; 
What  dangers 
Meet  strangers 
Who  venture  too  near. 


LXX  I. 


"  We  thus  should  stand  guarded,  by  night  and  by  day, 
Alertly, 
Expertly, 
Keep  strangers  away. 


37 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXXII. 

Our  lands  are  all  beautiful,  blooming,  and  bright ; 
Sweet  flowers 
Form  bowers 
Enhancing  delight. 


LXXIII. 

"  On  gossamer  wings  lightly  butterflies   soar, 
The  bees  dip 
And  sweets  sip 
From  honey-dews'  store. 


LXXIV. 

"The  humming-birds  flitting  o'er  sweet  eglantine 
Will  not  miss 
The  light  kiss 
Where  blossoms  entwine. 

38 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXXV. 

"Then  why  come  the  strangers?  With  new  gods  they  bring 
Delusion, 
Confusion, 
And  change  everything. 


LXXV  I. 

"Their  coming  I've  watched,  and  still  study  them  well; 
Our  lives  free 
As  birds,  we 
In  pleasure  should  dwell." 


LXXVII. 

Again  sang  the  bird  with  a  wild  rhapsody,— 
Sweet  twitters 
With  flitters 
On  wings  flying  free. 

39 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXXVIII. 

Pleased  smiles  lit  the  faces  of  both  as  they  heard. 
The  brave  spake, 
"  For  my  sake 
Be  free  as  that  bird ! 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LXXIX. 

"  For  while  it  was  singing,  a  light  from  thine  eyes 
Caressed  me, 
Impressed  me, 
Awaking  surprise. 


LXXX. 

"  Nuh-lute-soo,  I  love  thee  !    How  strange  this  all  seems  ! 

Thy  pleading 
Glance  leading 
Through  wandering  dreams. 


LXXXI. 

"  What  name  did  they  call  thee  when  taken  away 
From  tribe  rule, 
To  strict  school 
In  pompous  display  ?" 
41 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LXXXII. 

"  'Twas  Ynez,  when  christened,  they  called  my  new  name ; 
With  water 
The  daughter 
Of  church  I  became." 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXXXIII. 

He  sadly  sighed,  "  Ynez,  how  changed  thou  art,  too 
From  life  wild 
A   church-child 
Devoted  and  true. 


LXXXIV. 

"Thy  Padre  must  know  that,  arrested  by  thee, 
This  hand  stays 
Its  wild  ways 
Of  cold  cruelty. 


LXXXV. 

"  My  tribe  is  now  plotting  revenge  ;    for  they  feel 
The  Padres 
Have  strange  ways 
Our  treasures  to  steal. 

43 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
LXXXVI. 

"  'Twas  my  part  to  lead  them  ;    but  thou  hast  me  led 
To  pleasures 
Full  measures 
Through  peace'  path  instead." 


LXXXVII. 

Then,  lowering  his  voice  to  a  whispering  tone, 
"  On  next  moon, 
That  comes  soon, 
The  torch  will  be  shown, 

44 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


LXXXVIII. 

"  Unless  I  prevent  it.     For  thy  sake  I  will 
Warn  Padre, 
And  this  way 
My  duty  fulfil." 


LXXXIX. 

Anxiety  clouded  her  brow  o'er  with  grief, 
Then  vanished 
As  banished 
By  smile  of  relief. 


xc. 

This  promise  had  kindled  her  gratitude  warm, 
Like  sunbeams 
When  hope  gleams 
Through  uplifting  storm. 

45 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
XCI. 

His   manner  so  gracious,  she  felt  unrestrained 
By  doubts  dread, 
For  fear  fled 
With  confidence  gained. 


xcn. 

Together,  descending  declivities  steep, 
Through  passes, 
Tall  grasses, 
Of  mountain-range  steep  ; 


XCIII. 

Awaking  warm  pulses  of  love's  dawning  ray, 
Inciteful, 
Delightful, 

While  wending  their  way. 
46 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
XC1V. 

The  deer,  now  released  from  restraint,  sportive  fled 
With  ambles 
Where  brambles 
Through  craggy  pass  led. 

xcv. 

They  entered  a  valley  with  stream  purling  there, 
That  ran  on 
Through  canon 
Of  wild  beauties  rare. 


47 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 


XCVI. 

'Neath  sycamore  hoary,  in  mission  retreat, 
Sat  reading, 
Unheeding 
The  sound  of  their  feet, 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
XCVII. 

Good  Padre  Junipero  Serra,  oppressed 
By  great  care, 
Absorbed  there 
In  studies,  the  best. 


XCVII  I. 


To  Ynez  his  greeting  was  fatherly,  kind, 
With  blessing 
Caressing 
This  child,  pure  in  mind. 


xcix. 

He  welcomed  the  brave  with  a  genial  tone, 
Smiled,  saying, 
"  Not  paying 
Thy  visit  alone  ? 

49 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 

C. 

"  A  Christian  hath  led  thee  to  seek  us  ;   'tis  well  ; 
By  faith  sure 
We  souls  lure 
In  church  love  to  dwell." 


ci. 

"Yes,"  answered  the  brave,  "with  her  mild,  modest  way 
She  spelled  me 
And  held  me 
From  death-dealing  fray  ; 


en. 

"Thy  enemies  many  next  moon-change  await 
To  uprise 
And  surprise 
With  long-brooding  hate  ; 

50 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 

CHI. 

To  shatter  this  mission  with  massacre  dire, 

In  hot  haste 

To  lay  waste 

By  torture  and  fire." 


LEGEND  LA  YMONE. 


CIV. 

Low  knelt  the  good  Padre,  entreating  in  prayer 
That  Jesu 

Would  guard  through 
The  dangers  dread  there  ; 

o 


cv. 

Then  smiled,  as  if  angels  in  answer  had  brought 
On  fleet  wings 
Glad  tidings, 
Protection  he  sought. 


cvi. 

The  sun's  setting  rays   saintly  halos  o'erspread, 
Soft  shimmers, 
Gold  glimmers, 
Encircled  his  head 

52 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 


CVII. 


Like  chaplet  of  heavenly  radiance,  beamed 


Far  brighter 


Than  mitre 
Or  jewelled  crown  gleamed. 


CVIII. 

Arising,  he  spake  to  the  brave:   "Thou  hast  said 
'Twas  Ynez 
Gave  impress 
To  save  us  that  led 


cix. 

"  Away  from  vile  plots,  causing  thee  to  confess, 
Thus  bravely, 
And  save  me 
Our  mission  to  bless. 

53 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
CX. 

"Such  service  hath  won  a  reward.     Take  thy  share, 
New  claimant 
Of   raiment 
That  converts  must  wear. 


CXI. 

"  Speak  !     Tell  me  if  thou  hast  another  wish  still 
Ungranted, 
Yet  wanted  ? 
I'll  gladly  fulfil." 


cxn. 

"Yes,"  answered  the  brave:    "thy  new  faith  let  me  try, 
That  blesses, 
Impresses, 
Like  eagle  praise  high ! 

54 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
CXIII. 

"Canst  thou  with  churcli  waters  make  me  good  and  pure  ? 
Can  chief  be 
From  sin  free 
In  holy  faith  sure  ?" 


cxiv. 

The  Padre  replied,  "We  will  gladly  receive 
And  christen 
Thee :    listen 
To  words  and  believe." 


cxv. 

Like  Jesu's  disciples  in  wilderness  wild, 
In  like  way 
The  Padre 
Baptized  the  new  child. 

55 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 

CXVI. 

Lorenzo  the  name  when   baptized  he  received, 
With  new  life 
Above  strife, 
From  vile  plots  relieved. 


CXVII. 

Arrayed  in  new  garments,  Nuh-lute-soo  he  claimed 
By  her  side 
With  glad  pride 
His  heart's  wish  he  named. 


CXVIII. 

Then  earnestly  pleading,   "Good  Padre,"  he   said, 
"  Please  plight  us, 
Unite  us, 
We  wish  to  be  wed. 

56 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
CXIX. 

"Together  we  willingly  wait  thy  command; 
In  this  place 
By  thy  grace 
We  suppliant  stand." 


cxx. 

Of  Ynez  the  Padre  benignantly  asked, 
"Doth  thy  love 
His  wish  prove, 
For  service  so  tasked?" 


cxxi. 

She  artlessly  answered,  with  warm,  winsome  way, 
"  Lorenzo 
Hath   said  so  ; 
His  wish  I  obey." 

57 


LEGEND  LAYMONE. 
CXXII. 

The  sunset  in  glory  illumined  the  west 
With  gold  gleams 
And  rose  beams 
Of  ruby  rays  dressed, 

CXXIII. 

When   Padre  united  in  wedlock  the  pair, 
Impressing 
His  blessing 
Their  duties  to  share. 


To  the  courtesy  of  Don  Antonio  F.  Coronal  and  of  Colonel  J.  J.  Warner 
I  am  indebted  for  an  account  of  La  Fiesta  del  Gavilan,  or  the  Eagle 
Feast  of  the  Fall,  the  Thanksgiving  ceremonies  held  by  all  Indians  in  this 
country  every  autumn. 

Eagles  are  scarce  in  California:  therefore  he  who  entraps  an  eaglet  is 
most  fortunate. 

The  bird  is  considered  divine  by  the  Indians,  and  is  carefully  kept 
until  ready  for  the  sacrifice,  when  the  fortunate  captor  invites  all  the 
neighboring  tribes  to  unite  in  the  grand  feast. 

A  large  square  is  enclosed  by  brush,  where  congregate  the  Indians  for 
a  general  merrymaking  of  seven  days.  On  the  evening  of  the  seventh 
day  a  wise  man  of  the  tribe  (the  priest  or  medicine-man)  stands  in  the 
centre  of  a  large  circle  of  braves,  holding  the  eagle  high,  that  all  may  see 
their  messenger  divine.  The  braves  dance  and  chant  jubilant  songs  of 
praise-prayers  with  petitions. 

The  other  Indians  are  gathered  round  the  interior  circles,  adding  their 
petitions  and  praise,  which  the  priest  repeats  to  the  eagle.  At  the  close 
of  their  prayers  the  eagle  droops  his  head,  and,  without  a  struggle  or  even 

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flutter  of  his  wings,  instantly  dies.  His  spirit,  thus  released,  bears  to  the 
Great  Spirit,  enthroned  on  the  moon,  all  their  petitions  and  prayer-praise. 

Colonel  Warner  suggested  that  this  miraculous  death  might  have  been 
caused  by  some  mystic  operation  of  the  wise  man  to  give  grand  effect  to 
the  eagle's  departure  on  his  sacred  mission. 

From  Captain  Juan  Morongo,  an  intelligent  Indian  from  Banning 
Reservation,  I  learned  that  during  this  ceremony  names  were  given  to  all 
Indian  children  born  since  the  preceding  eagle  feasts,  whether  they  had 
already  received  baptismal  names  or  not.  By  these  names  the  children 
are  always  afterwards  known  among  their  tribes. 

I  am  indebted  for  valuable  information  to  the  Right  Reverend  E. 
O'Connell,  Titular  Bishop  of  Joppa,  and  to  the  Rev.  Father  J.  Adam, 
V.G.,  Los  Angeles,  for  his  most  interesting  translation  of  the  life  of  the 
Very  Reverend  Padre  Junipero  S«rra,  from  the  Spanish,  by  Father  Palon. 


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